View of Saunton Sands – View of Croyde Beach loop from Heanton Punchardon

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View of Saunton Sands – View of Croyde Beach loop from Heanton Punchardon

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View of Saunton Sands – View of Croyde Beach loop from Heanton Punchardon

02:25

35.5km

420m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.03 km

Rescue Helicopter Viewing Area

Viewpoint

2.15 km

Quay Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Tarka Trail leads to Braunton along the former railway line. Right on the roundabout is the Quay Café with plenty of seating inside and outside.

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3.57 km

Round Linhay on Braunton Marshes

Highlight • Historical Site

The round linhay used to shelter cattle is a famous sight on Braunton Marshes, adjacent to the marsh road. It is a listed building and was re-thatched in recent years.

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7.63 km

Saunton Golf Club Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic winding bridleway through woodland and open grassland, all well signposted.

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10.5 km

View of Saunton Sands

Highlight • Beach

11.7 km

View of Croyde Beach

Highlight • Beach

21.0 km

Stony Lane Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The bottom of this track is quite easy to miss. It's staggered opposite the Stony Bridge turning to Nethercott on the A361, hidden in the trees and looks like a …

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